Robin McCormick
Ethel Bujold was honoured with the 2008 “Senior of the Year” award for La Vallee, which was presented during the township’s annual community Christmas party on Sunday.
It was not a surprise to anyone who knows Ethel that it was her year to shine. She is a very positive and energetic force in La Vallee.
Living in Devlin all her life, Ethel has played the organ at Guthrie United Church for 63 years and also taught Sunday School. She volunteers to bake and cook at all community suppers and funerals, as well as church teas and other events.
Many folks also have been entertained by Ethel’s musical talent as she volunteers to play the organ at the Golden Age Manor in Emo, Rainycrest in Fort Frances, and Northwoods Funeral Home in Emo.
Along with that busy schedule, Ethel attends teas, bake sales, and all charity functions from Emo to Fort Frances.
Congratulations from your community on a well-deserved award, Ethel!
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La Vallee’s 15th-annual community Christmas party and fun day at the Devlin Hall on Sunday was attended and enjoyed by many.
Hats off to the Township of La Vallee and the Devlin Community Club for staging another successful event.
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Cards played last Tuesday (Dec. 2) at the Devlin Hall saw the men’s high go to Larry Kellar while Bob Woolsey had the men’s low. The women’s high went to Adelia Guba, with Shirley Mutz having the women’s low.
The next card party at the Devlin Hall will be held Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.
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Cards played at the Emo Legion last week were won by Darlene Bruce and Gayle Thompson, with Esther Elias and Agnes Waldeck taking the low.
The draw was won by Roy Elias.
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A reminder that the Crossroads Christmas concert will be held Tuesday, Dec. 16.
